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Ascitic fluid levels of amylase & bilirubin

Dear Colleagues,

Does anyone have experience or an accessible reference to the use of ascitic fluid amylase and bilirubin measurements in the differential diagnosis of upper GI tract perforation vs. other causes of ascites?

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Helen

Helen Smith FRCPath
Consultant Clinical Biochemist
Q.Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth

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